S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL

S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUNCANVILLE ISD school district, located in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

S. Gus Alexander Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Duncanville, Texas, serving students within the Duncanville Independent School District. As a neighborhood-focused campus, it is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school caters to a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive community where teachers and staff aim to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Located on Softwood Drive, the school functions as a central hub for the local residential area, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The campus curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, often incorporating activities and programs that encourage both critical thinking and social-emotional learning. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, S. Gus Alexander Jr. Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.

For more information, contact S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL at (972) 708-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

510 SOFTWOOD DR
DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137-3999
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S GUS ALEXANDER JR EL is a public Title I school in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUNCANVILLE ISD
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
25.39
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 440 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.5%
Black or African American
44.8%
White
3.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.